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Nine Benefits of Using Social Proof in Marketing

Webbiquity SMM

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. With social proof, prospective customers get an in-depth look at a product or service without wading through direct marketing or sales-focused copy. What Is Social Proof In Marketing? Guest post by Chris Tweten.

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Does your brand take bloggers seriously?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Brands are flocking to Facebook but are overlooking the significant opportunities and value that bloggers bring to digital marketing initiatives, according to the T echnorati 2013 Digital Influence Report. This disconnect is a result of a lack of uniform metrics used to measure the success of influencer marketing campaigns.

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Four Areas that Digital Marketers Need to Continue to Focus On

Direct Marketing Observations

Enter the age of Big Data and marketers finally doing something with that data. IDC predicts that the market for Big Data technology and services will reach $16.9 Go Get a Tablet - it’s hard to ignore the mobile and tablet markets. mobile subscribers were using almost 40 million tablets, according to ComScore.

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Search Drives the Purchase, Social Influences it… A Little

Direct Marketing Observations

In a recent GroupM Search and comScore study this has pretty much been verified. The impact that search and social media have on a consumer’s purchase has never been disputed. I have always maintained that they were always joined at the hip.

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9 YouTube stats to inform your marketing strategy in 2019

Sprout Social

As video has continued to grow as one of the most compelling channels for marketing and entertainment, YouTube has remained at the forefront. By becoming familiar with some of the latest YouTube statistics, you’ll help ensure your marketing strategy for video content is on a path to success. 1. There are 1.9

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Social Media Does Not Exist

Adam Cohen

MarketingSherpa recently published a study of companies that are integrating social media tactics with offline and online marketing tactics. The technologies that are available influence traditional marketing tactics already. 10 Reasons Market Research is Critical to Social Media (6). Photo credit: niemster via Flickr.

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50 Amazing Mobile Marketing Statistics That Will Move You to Action

Writtent Blog

It’s no exaggeration to say that smartphones and tablets are the biggest thing to hit marketing since the internet appeared. Cultural shifts can eat a weak marketing strategy for lunch, which is why it’s crucial for small businesses to immerse themselves in the realities of mobile, and adapt to the change. Source: Chief Marketer ).